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Arancini di Riso

Italian
appetizer
fried

Sicilian fried rice balls stuffed with creamy mozzarella and rich meat ragù

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RECIPE

Arancini di Riso

Sicilian fried rice balls stuffed with creamy mozzarella and rich meat ragù

Prep45 mins
Cook20 mins
Total65 mins
Servings6
Italian
appetizer
fried

Ingredients

  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup ground beef
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 100g mozzarella, cubed
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 500ml vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Preparation

1
Cook rice in chicken broth until creamy, then cool and mix with Parmesan
2
Brown ground beef, add tomato sauce, and simmer for 10 minutes
3
Form rice into balls, stuff with beef ragù and mozzarella cube
4
Dip rice balls in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs
5
Deep fry at 350°F until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes
Servings and Nutrition
Number of Servings in Arancini di Riso
6
Nutrition for 1 serving (2 arancini)
340
Calories (kcal)
13
Protein (g)
44
Carbs (g)
13
Fat (g)
340kcal
Protein 13.0g
15%
Carbs 44.0g
51%
Fat 13.0g
34%
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